Adoptions
Patriot PAWS Pets
Trained for service, ready for a forever home.
Not every pup in our training program is able to become a certified Service Dog. Check back every Friday to see which dogs are currently available for adoption!
Behind our Training Program
Adoption Information
At Patriot PAWS, our mission is to provide disabled Veterans with Service Dogs of the highest quality. Because of the rigorous standards and specialized training required for certification, not every dog is able to complete the program as a Certified Service Dog.
When a dog is not suited for full service work, they are thoughtfully transitioned into other rewarding roles or home environments. Many go on to serve in different capacities, while others become cherished family companions.
Although these dogs may not meet the specific medical, behavioral, or temperamental requirements needed for certification, they have still received exceptional training and care through our program.
If you are considering adopting one of these wonderful dogs as a family pet, please review the FAQs below to learn more about the adoption process and what to expect.
Because they didn't complete our training program, some of the dogs we have available for adoption may have some type of medical, behavioral, or temperamental problem. These issues will be fully disclosed to you before the adoption takes place.
Each dog available for adoption has gone through different levels of training, so your pet has likely received some training in our Service Dog program. Upon adopting a Patriot PAWS dog, you will receive a description of all the cues he/she has been taught.
Though we do our best to account for specific requests, dogs are paired with families based on two criteria: the information provided in your application, and a compatibility evaluation our trainers will perform. We review every single application we receive, so these extra details will help us find the best match for our dogs and your family.
We reserve the right to deny an applicant based on any information provided to us about a potential adopter or adoptive home.
No. Dogs adopted from Patriot PAWS are adopted out as companions only. The person adopting the dog agrees to assume all responsibility and liability for the dog, and the dog cannot taken out in public as a service animal in any way or form.
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Victoria
Victoria is a very sweet girl who is very active at times but also loves to cuddle in her down time. She can be very vocal both around the house and on her neighborhood walks when she gets startled. She gets along well with other dogs, but she has not been around cats or children. She can be a busy girl in the house but overall has good house manners and is kennel trained.
Sex: Female
Birthday: 2/27/2025
Size: 55 lbs
Color: Black
Breed: Labrador Retriever
House Trained: Yes
Health: Annual due May 2022
Reason for Release: Fear & Dog Reactivity
Coy
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Male
Size: 42 lbs
Birthday: 10/21/2025
Color: Yellow
House Trained: No
Health: Annual due January 2027; will need to be neutered when age appropriate
Reason for Release: Fear & anxious behaviors around cars
About
Coy is a young puppy who is still learning his fundamentals and would benefit from a consistent, structured home. He is currently working on his house manners and will need continued support with potty training. He can be nervous when walking outside and is not yet comfortable with car rides, so a patient adopter willing to build his confidence at his pace will be important. Does well around cats and dogs, can be excited around children but settles down over time.
Carina
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: 11/26/2025
Sex: Female
Size: 40 lbs (Still growing)
House Trained: No
Health: Annual due February 2027; will need to be spayed when age appropriate
Reason for Release: Alert barking
About
Carina is an energetic puppy who would thrive with an active family. She has limited experience in a home setting and will need a patient household willing to help her learn a consistent routine. She is kennel trained and does well in her crate. Carina can be strong when startled and may bark when she feels unsure. This is especially common on neighborhood walks when she encounters unfamiliar people or dogs. She gets along well with other dogs but has limited experience with cats and children.
Callie
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: 12/23/2023
Sex: Female
Size: 58 lbs
House Trained: Yes
Health: Annual due April 2027
Reason for Release: Over aroused behaviors
About
Callie is a sweet and energetic girl! She can get very excited at times, which may lead to her jumping on people and accidentally knocking them over. She gets along well with both cats and dogs, and she does okay with children, though she would do best with older kids since she may unintentionally knock over smaller ones. It may take her some time to settle into a new home, and she can be a bit standoffish at first while she bonds with new people.
Note: Applications will be accepted through 5/12/2026
Charlie
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: 9/23/2025
Sex: Male
Size: 50 lbs Still growing
House Trained: No
Health: Annual due December 2026
Reason for Release – Anxious behaviors
About
Charlie is a young puppy who is still learning the basics and would benefit from a consistent, structured home. He has fairly good house manners but will need continued support with potty training as he develops a routine. Charlie can be anxious at times, which may lead to him chewing on his tail. He may also become anxious when left alone and will often bark in his kennel to express his frustration. He gets along with other dogs and cats, though he can be a bit unruly at times. He has not yet been around children, but an environment with older kids would be best, as he can become easily excited and may accidentally knock over smaller children.
Boomer
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: 3/3/2025
Sex:Male
Size: 76 lbs
Color: Black
House Trained: Yes
Health: Annual due April 2027
Reason for Release – Lack of confidence & fear
About
Boomer is a very laid-back and easygoing dog who enjoys a calm, relaxed lifestyle. He would do best in a slower-paced home that matches his lower energy level. While Boomer is generally well-behaved, he can still be a bit opportunistic in the home and will need supervision at times to help guide him in making the right choices. He can become nervous in more stressful situations, such as large crowds or busy gatherings, so he would thrive in a quieter environment with a consistent routine. When startled in the household he will bark at new noises but overtime will settle in.
Note: Applications will be accepted through 4/19/2026
Elfie
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: 3/3/2025
Sex: Female
Size: 57 lbs
Color: Yellow
House Trained: Yes
Health: Annual due April 2027
Reason for Release –Overarousal & lack of confidence
About
Elfie is a high-energy and busy girl who thrives in an active home. She will do best with a family that can keep her engaged and provide plenty of physical and mental stimulation. She may startle and alert bark at times in the home but recovers quickly. Elfie can also be a strong puller on leash, so she will need a handler who is comfortable managing her strength and continuing her training. She gets along well with other dogs but can become very excited around cats and may chase them. She has limited experience with children.
Note: Applications will be accepted through 4/19/2026
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Ryla
Ryla is a very sweet and lovable gal looking for a forever home. She is still young, so she’s full of energy at times and loves to play fetch, but also loves to relax around the house and cuddle. She has gotten along well with other dogs, children, and cats while in training, but she can get overly excited at times due to her young age. Ryla currently shows no sign of discomfort, but will require daily joint supplements and could require additional medications and surgery as her Hip Dysplasia progresses.
Sex: Female
Birthday: 1/5/2024
Size: 58 lbs
Color: White
Breed: Golden Doodle
House Training: Potty trained
Health: Annual due May 2025
Reason for Release: Hip Dysplasia
Rhodey
Rhodey is a sweet, lovable guy looking for a forever home. Since he’s young, he will require structure and consistency to help practice good house manners. He has done well in a home and does well with potty training, so he’ll need a family that can help reinforce his good behavior. Rhodey’s favorite activity is to be active and play fetch, but he’s also easy-going and likes to relax. He does require a bit of time to get used to strange dogs and new people. He tends to bark when initially scared or unsure, but will settle in if he can explore at his own pace.
Sex: Male
Birthday: 6/20/2024
Size: ~45 lbs
Color: Golden
Breed: Labrador Retriever & Golden Retriever Mix
House Training: Still young, going well but will require consistency
Health: Annual due September 2025
Reason for Release: Uncomfortable with new environments and stimuli, vocal when unsure.
Lily
Lily is a very sweet and smart girl looking for a forever home. She enjoys being active and working her brain. She will vocalize when she gets startled in the household and during neighborhood walks. She will do best with older kids. She does well with other dogs in the house, but will bark at unfamiliar dogs at first. She does okay around cats, but she tends to get excited.
Sex: Female
Size: 74 lbs
Birthday: 12/11/2023
Color: Black
Breed: Labrador Retriever
House Training: Potty trained
Health: Spayed, annual due Mar 2026
Reason for Release: Vocalizes when startled
Birdie
Birdie is a sweet girl looking for her forever home. Since Birdie is still young, she’ll need some structure and consistency to help her continue to practice her good house manners. She has been doing well in the home and with potty training, so she will need a family that can take the time to continue to reinforce those behaviors. Birdie’s favorite activity is to chase squirrels out in the yard.
Birdie is a happy, playful girl, but she does require a bit of time to adjust to new people, new dogs, and other new stimuli. She also has a tendency to bark when initially scared or unsure, but can settle in if she’s allowed to explore at her own pace. She is not comfortable around cats, so she would do best in a home that doesn’t have any.
Sex: Female
Birthday: 6/20/2024
Size: ~40 lbs
Color: Black
Breed: Labrador Retriever
House Training: Still young. Going well, but will require consistency
Health: Annual due September 2025
Reason for Release: Prey drive. Uncomfortable with new environments and stimuli, vocal when unsure
Finn
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Male
Size: 70 lbs
Birthday: 10/19/2023
Color: Yellow
House Trained: Yes
Health: Annual due February 2027 & environmental allergies- requires daily medication and treatment during seasonal flare ups
Reason for Release: Allergies, Fear, and Resource Guarding
About
Finn is a very sweet guy but will take a few weeks to fully settle into a new environment. When adapting to a new house he will be a bit timid and will keep to himself while he is learning the new lay of the land. He would do best in a single dog household as he is dog selective and is known to guard his food and person around other dogs. He gets along well with children but would do best in a quiet household with older children or no children. While he is settling into his new environment, he can have a tendency to vocalize in his kennel. He does have environmental allergies that will requires life-long daily medication along with the vet care during seasonal flare ups.
Hardworking dogs, loving companions
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Ryla
Sex: Female
Birthday: 1/5/2024
Size: 58 lbs
Color: White
Breed: Golden Doodle
House Training: Potty trained
Health: Annual due May 2025
Reason for Release: Hip Dysplasia
Ryla is a very sweet and lovable gal looking for a forever home. She is still young, so she’s full of energy at times and loves to play fetch, but also loves to relax around the house and cuddle. She has gotten along well with other dogs, children, and cats while in training, but she can get overly excited at times due to her young age. Ryla currently shows no sign of discomfort, but will require daily joint supplements and could require additional medications and surgery as her Hip Dysplasia progresses.
Rhodey
Sex: Male
Birthday: 6/20/2024
Size: ~45 lbs
Color: Golden
Breed: Labrador Retriever & Golden Retriever Mix
House Training: Still young, going well but will require consistency
Health: Annual due September 2025
Reason for Release: Uncomfortable with new environments and stimuli, vocal when unsure.
Rhodey is a sweet, lovable guy looking for a forever home. Since he’s young, he will require structure and consistency to help practice good house manners. He has done well in a home and does well with potty training, so he’ll need a family that can help reinforce his good behavior. Rhodey’s favorite activity is to be active and play fetch, but he’s also easy-going and likes to relax. He does require a bit of time to get used to strange dogs and new people. He tends to bark when initially scared or unsure, but will settle in if he can explore at his own pace.
Lily
Sex: Female
Size: 74 lbs
Birthday: 12/11/2023
Color: Black
Breed: Labrador Retriever
House Training: Potty trained
Health: Spayed, annual due Mar 2026
Reason for Release: Vocalizes when startled
Lily is a very sweet and smart girl looking for a forever home. She enjoys being active and working her brain. She will vocalize when she gets startled in the household and during neighborhood walks. She will do best with older kids. She does well with other dogs in the house, but will bark at unfamiliar dogs at first. She does okay around cats, but she tends to get excited.
Birdie
Sex: Female
Birthday: 6/20/2024
Size: ~40 lbs
Color: Black
Breed: Labrador Retriever
House Training: Still young. Going well, but will require consistency
Health: Annual due September 2025
Reason for Release: Prey drive. Uncomfortable with new environments and stimuli, vocal when unsure
Birdie is a sweet girl looking for her forever home. Since Birdie is still young, she’ll need some structure and consistency to help her continue to practice her good house manners. She has been doing well in the home and with potty training, so she will need a family that can take the time to continue to reinforce those behaviors. Birdie’s favorite activity is to chase squirrels out in the yard.
Birdie is a happy, playful girl, but she does require a bit of time to adjust to new people, new dogs, and other new stimuli. She also has a tendency to bark when initially scared or unsure, but can settle in if she’s allowed to explore at her own pace. She is not comfortable around cats, so she would do best in a home that doesn’t have any.